Porcelain Veneers: FAQ

Porcelain Veneers: FAQ

Cosmetic Veneers Los Altos

Would you believe that veneers have been around since the 1920s?! They debuted in Hollywood, no surprise, but porcelain veneers have come a long way from the red carpet and are surprisingly more common and more natural looking today than you might suspect.

Between the 1920s and the 1950s regular people outside of Hollywood started getting veneers to help improve the look of their smile. The veneers we think of today came about sometime around the 1980s, as veneers became more affordable and easier to place with bonding agents that allowed dentists to make them more permanent and even more attractive.

Today’s options for dental veneers include traditional and no-preparation veneers. If you select the traditional route, Dr. Diamond will shave off enamel from the tooth or teeth receiving the veneer, then take an impression of your slightly shaved tooth so the veneer can be crafted to fit your tooth exactly. Though it will take around three weeks for your veneer to be ready once Dr. Diamond sends out the impression, there are temporary veneer options you can wear in the meantime, so you don’t have to worry about an unsightly, “shaved” smile while you wait for your custom veneer. No-prep veneers are fitted directly over your existing smile, and do not require any shaving of your natural teeth.

Today’s veneers can last anywhere between 10 and 30 years, and can be the solution to the smile you’ve always dreamed of. Dr. Diamond takes time and care to craft a smile that will match the shape and style of your natural teeth to give you a smile that looks almost perfect and totally real.

You can tell that Dr. Diamond and his team genuinely care about their patients and giving them a comfortable and successful experience. I felt informed and taken care of the whole time. Also, everyone is very friendly, which makes visits even more pleasant.

Courtney N

I would describe Dr. Diamond’s practice as a visionary entity devoted to excellence. Dr. Diamond has gone above and beyond what no other doctor has done for me in my dental healthcare. I had some very bad experiences with previous dentists which made me very ambivalent and skeptical of the dental world. I needed several teeth fixed from mishaps I had at other practices. Julie, the office manager is fantastic. She got me in as soon as possible and had all my dental insurance updates ready to go. There was never a question about what I owed or when my next appt. was. It was all laid out for me. Judy, my hygienist was calm and very diligent in her work. I will forever be a patient. Thank you Dr. D and staff!!!

Jenn RLos Altos

My teeth have never felt so good. Dr. Jeffrey Diamond and his team are incredibly thorough. So happy I moved my dental care to such a caring group.

Lauren R

Fabulous experience – Dr Diamond squeezed me in right before the holidays and made me in new tooth (to replace one that broke off) in a single appointment! Very high tech dentistry.

Catherine P

Great care as per usual, got a deep clean, while it wasn’t fun it certainly felt good to be taken care of. Great experience chatting with Dr. Diamond about what both the short and long term outlook for my teeth will be. Very transparent about upcoming costs and what is optional and what needs to be done. A++

AnonymousLos Altos

My wife and I were looking for a new dentist since our previous one retired. We were referred to Dr Diamond. We met him and after spending a short amount of time felt very comfortable. It’s a great practice, everyone there is top notch. I really appreciate how much time the entire team spends with you explaining the procedures, care at home, and even insurance! We also moved our 3 kids over from their pediatric dentist.